My Thor is gone...The flock is lost PIC HEAVY

[BlackBart]

I'm sorry. Black Bart my Jersey Giant Roo died the same way. Very Sad.

 

[FourPawz]

I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed reading Thor's exploits and one of my favorite threads on the forum was his trip to the vet's. He certainly was a remarkable rooster, and a gorgeous one at that.

Here's hoping your hatch holds a beautiful splash boy, but there will only be one Thor.

 

[crtrlovr]

My heart goes out to you. Thor was a beautiful rooster, and from what you have shared with us on this forum, took his job and responsibilities very seriously. My Sarge (RIR roo) died defending his girls from a coyote, and I still think of him every day. Thor had a good life with you, and I hope your heart heals and your smile returns when you think of him in the days to come.

 

[crtrlovr]

Quote:
^^^ absolutely the truth.

They grieve and mourn the loss of their friends too.

 

[Cetawin]

Back from coon hunting and that sucker is a wise one....

Sarah walked into one room off the barn to check the cat food she left out as bait and the sucker was in there and went scurring off before I could see him or get a clear shot. And the trap in the feed bin had been moved about 4 feet....the whole trap literally pushed out of the way. grrrrrrrrrrrr

So tomorrow...I go down at dusk and wait for the suckers to show up. No more just missing them coming through. Tomorrow if they show they get shot! Besides that will get me out of the house and leave the MIL in the house.

I just went out to check on everyone having smelled the strong smell of skunk....everyone is okay safe and secure but Cannonball is sitting all alone on the floor where Thor fell

. Cheyenne said Cannonball was lying down on the floor right beside Thor's body when she found him....she followed Cheyenne carrying Thor right to the front door. I am going to keep a close eye on her and make sure she is eating and drinking. She really is taking this loss as hard as I am.

Kate - poor Woo. I know they feel emotions. I know Thor loved me and was protecting me when he attacked Severus. There was no other reason for Thor to attack him aside from Severus flared up at me and threatening to attack me. He knows I loved him, I believe that in my heart. I just hope he knows I would have been there if I knew he needed me, I always was when something was out of sorts.

 

[kathyinmo]

He will be sorely missed.

DANG coons! You gotta get him!

 

[Serrin]

Oh darn it all sweetie! I didn't get your PM until 1:00 AM! I really do need to check my messages more often, because I most certainly would have called you right back!

I'm so sorry. Will you be available sometime today? [today? Yeah, I guess it's today already!

] Thursday! There! That's a bit more precise, isn't it?

Dearest LadyHawk, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. By all accounts, Thor was an awesome boy. I can only imagine how you feel right now. I know that if I found my beloved Chief or Brutus gone from me, I'd be devastated beyond words.

I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Thor loved you above all others. From the stories you have told me here, I would have to say that he loved you even above and beyond his girls. He was such a very special boy. And you Cetawin, have been MY inspiration in working with my boys. They have you to thank for not ending up in the freezer. And the extra boys will never see the inside of a freezer if I can help it! That's all because of you and the very special bond that you and Thor shared. I have aspired to having boys that like human companionship and attention because of you!

While I knew I could never duplicate your relationship with Thor in my own boys, I knew that inside each was a little guy who just wanted to be cuddled and loved and understood for who and what he is. Thanks to you, I have four darling boys that I'm so in love with and it's killing me to have to get rid of three of them.

There was a fifth boy, but thankfully a neighbor friend down the road was in need of a new boy for his girls. They gladly took Big Red and have enjoyed every day with him since. And I firmly believe that the reason they are enjoying Big Red is because Big Red was completely socialized before he ever left my care. And it's all because of you dear lady, and the inspiration you have been to me and others as well. You have shown all of us that every rooster/cockerel has the potential to be....maybe not just like Thor....but surely a little man who is pleasant to be around and whom you can trust to turn your back on them without fear of being flogged or ambushed. Were it not for you and Thor and this amazing relationship you shared with each other, I don't think I ever would have given roosters a try.

I so hope and pray that the Great Spirit can find just the right soul to hatch from those eggs in your incubator. You and I both know there will never be another roo quite like Thor [most definitely a one of a kind boy!

] but with a little luck, and the kind of love I know you will lavish on every boy that comes out of the incubator, maybe, just maybe, you will have a little guy who can help ease the pain of loosing Thor. But for now, know that we're all here for you. I'll give you a call today [Thursday] if you'd like to PM me with what time is best for you.

Hang in there sweetheart. It takes time, but eventually the pain lessens. Keep all of the good memories tucked safely within the chambers of your heart and mind, and Thor will never be far from you....at least not in spirit.

 

[Cetawin]

Amy I am so thrilled that Thor inspired you. His Daddy inspired me to desperately want a big blue boy and I was blessed with Thor. I loved his personality and little quirks. When he became older and "The Man" and he started wanting less and less to be held I worried a little. But then suddenly he was evident that he wanted the attention and affection still but just not when the girls were around and watching.

He would walk beside me and rub against my leg when they were around and side step away from me. But when they were not around he wanted to be picked up or patted...have his chest rubbed, his wattles rubbed. I miss him running to me when I called him...

or when he went to bring back a wayward girl that had wandered to far and I told him to go get her....

I do not know if I will get a blue boy or even a boy from these eggs but when it is time for me to have a new Suede son....I will have one I am sure. But boy do I miss him...I worry my flock is not safe now and I checked on them all night. This is going to be a slow healing process I believe.

 

[wegotchickens]

Grief takes an amazing amount of time and energy.
Here's more

but share them with your beautiful girl, too. I know she's hurting.

Maybe Severus will 'man up' and try to fill those big splash shoes?

 

[LarryPQ]